Shot Firer

Workpac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

7/7 roster

Job summary

WorkPac Group is seeking an experienced Shotfiring professional to support our drilling and blasting operations at BMA mines. The role involves preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with explosives handling regulations within a high-performance Drill & Blast team.

You will manage explosives, perform documentation, and operate MPUs, contributing to safe, efficient blast cycles and transportation of explosive products with a focus on

Qualifications

• Current SOA for Shotfiring with RIIBLA205/301/305/402
• Shotfirer’s Licence or recognised equivalent
• Queensland Explosives Security Card
• G1/G8/G9 or S1/S2/S3 (issued within last 5 years)
• G2 competency
• HR Driver's Licence or higher
• Standard 11/Coal Board Medical
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence (no provisional)
• SSE/SEE Delegate training transcript or LMS Record

Responsibilities

• Preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns in accordance with site procedures
• Conducting blast preparation, tie-ins, and safety inspections
• Managing explosives in compliance with legislative and site requirements
• Working closely with Drill & Blast and Production teams
• Completing blast documentation and compliance reporting
• Operating Mobile Processing Units (MPUs)
• Manufacturing and delivering explosive products to blast locations
• Maintaining compliance with explosives handling and transport requirements
• Conducting vehicle and equipment inspections
• Assisting with drill and blast operations as required

Skills

Explosives handling

Safety inspections

Joint drill & blast

Documentation

Education

Shotfirer Licence (Australian)

Queensland Explosives Security Card

G1/G8/G9 or S1/S2/S3 (5 yrs)

SSE/SEE Delegate training transcript

HR Driver's Licence or higher

Standard 11/ Coal Board Medical

Unrestricted Driver's Licence

RIIBLA205/301/305/402

Job description

7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts

Camp and Meals Provided

About Our Client

BMA is Australia's largest producer of seaborne metallurgical coal, operating world-class mining assets throughout the Bowen Basin. Peak Downs Mine is renowned for its strong safety culture, advanced mining practices, and commitment to operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

Preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns in accordance with site procedures

Conducting blast preparation, tie-ins, and safety inspections

Managing explosives in compliance with legislative and site requirements

Working closely with Drill & Blast and Production teams

Completing blast documentation and compliance reporting

Operating Mobile Processing Units (MPUs)

Manufacturing and delivering explosive products to blast locations

Maintaining compliance with explosives handling and transport requirements

Conducting vehicle and equipment inspections

Assisting with drill and blast operations as required

What You Will Need

Current SOA for Shotfiring, including:

RIIBLA205

RIIBLA301

RIIBLA305

RIIBLA402

Current Australian Shotfirer's Licence or recognised equivalent

Current Queensland Explosives Security Card

G1, G8, G9 competencies or S1, S2, S3 (issued within the last 5 years)

G2 competency

Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's Licence or higher

Standard 11/ Coal Board Medical

Current unrestricted Driver's Licence (no provisional licences)

SSE/SEE Delegate signed Training Transcript or LMS Record

What's in it for you?

$84.63 per hour + bonus

7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Opportunity to join a high-performing Drill & Blast team